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Easter Service at FFUMC What a glorious Easter it was! The service began with an introit composed by music director Brandon Brack and a processional by the choir as the congregation sang Christ the Lord is Risen Today. Paper butterflies floated over the people as a symbol of resurrection. The church was packed with worshipers. The chancel featured a floral cross which was furnished by the congregation as they brought one flower each to place in the cross frame. The choir was outstanding with accompaniment by organist Hyeyeon Kim and Rick Harrison on the trumpet. You can hear Pastor Don Roe’s inspirational sermon on this web site. A children’s Easter egg hunt in the playground followed the service.
View the video that Henry Jones posted on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgTmzbEMVK0
Some Thoughts from Pastor Don . . .
"Fools say in their hearts, 'There is no God.' "
-Psalm 14: la
Years ago someone shared with me the following story. I think it says well of the operational presence of God in our experience:
A college student was in a philosophy class which had a discussion about God's existence. The professor presented the following logic: "Has anyone in the class heard God?" Nobody spoke. "Has anyone in this class touched God?" Again, nobody spoke. Has anyone in class seen God?" When nobody spoke for the third time, he simply stated, "Then there is no God."
One student thought for a second, and then asked for permission to reply. Curious to hear this bold student's response, the professor granted it, and the student stood up and asked the following questions of his classmates: "Has anyone in the class heard our professor's brain?" Silence. "Has anyone in this class touched our professor's brain?" Absolute silence. "Has anyone in this class seen our professor's brain?' When nobody in the class dared to speak, the student concluded, "Then, according to our professor's logic, it must be true that our professor has no brain!" (..The student received and "A" in the class.)
I think the story points well to the fact that there are aspects of reality that exist beyond our seeing. Can we literally see gravity or the wind? Yet would we deny its existence? It may well be that God is present in such ways as well.
Maybe one of the purposes of worship is to expand our horizons to discern the presence of God beyond our immediate seeing.
See you next Sunday!
Love,
Pastor Don
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Upcoming Events
May 17th All Church Prom at 6:30Pm in our South Lounge
Yes, every one of all ages is invited! Dress in your best and ask your best girl or guy. Join us in the South Lounge starting at 6:30PM for "Magic Under the Stars". There will be dancing (of course), a DJ, crowing of the Prom Queen and King, the usual prom night punch bowl. Get a prom picture of you and your date too. Suggested donation at the door is $5.00 each. This should be a fun night sponsored by FFUMC Youth, Children and Families Ministries and Staff.
May 31th Pentecost Sunday and Everybody's Birthday Celebration. Best Cakes decorated Contest following Worship on our Patio.
June 14th 4:00PM Aldersgate Chorale Fundraiser Concert to support our Music Interns.
June 17 thru June 20 United Methodist Church's Annual Conference at Redlands University.
June 22 thru June 26 Vacation Bible School, 9:00AM to 11:30AM. Call the Church Office at 714-871-4115 for more information.